How often do you get to chat with people from around the world while exploring new and exciting places? How often do those people appear to you as medieval warrior, or possible a small furry animal? If this does happen to you, then chances are, you have a Second Life.

Second Life is a little hard to describe. It isn’t really a game, but you can have adventures, it isn’t just a chat room, although alot of that occurs. It is a virtual world, where you can do pretty much anything your time and talents will allow. It is the perfect example of Intercreativity. People create buildings, casinos, cars, clothes and even customized skin for their avatar. SL even has its own currency, the Linden, which currently exchanges with the US Dollar at about $1=L$230.

Many universities are looking into creating a presence in SL, and there are already many Universities participating in the Eduisland commons.

The House of Representatives is also going to be getting involved there later this week.

But, just like in this life, there are some odd goings on in Second Life. The most popular places are the Casinos, Dance Clubs and “Adult” spaces.

So, if you get a chance, take a look at Second Life, but, be careful it doesn’t take too much time away from your Real Life.